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Archived Version 2017 - 2018

Module Title Signals
Module Code EE314
School School of Electronic Engineering

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Marissa CondonOffice NumberS342
Module Co-ordinatorDr Marissa CondonOffice NumberS342
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

To provide the student with an understanding of modelling and analysis techniques for random and deterministic signals.To provide the student with an understanding of basic probability and random processes in relation to signals.

Learning Outcomes

1. Derive and calculate an expression for the frequency response of a LTI system.
2. Simulate and measure frequency responses.
3. Calculation and determination of the frequency response of discrete-time systems.
4. Perform Fourier analysis of discrete-time signals and systems.
5. Compute the time domain response of discrete systems using z-domain analysis
6. Apply Bayes Theorem.
7. Perform operations on random variables such as calculation of the expectation and the variance.
8. Calculation and utilization of autocorrelation functions of random processes.
9. Determination of the spectral characteristics of random processes.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture48No Description
Laboratory12No Description
Tutorial11No Description
Independent Study179No Description
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Continuous-Time Signals & Systems

Discrete-Time Signals and Systems

Sampling Theorem

Fourier Series, Fourier Transform, Discrete Fourier Transform

Stochastic signals and probability

Random variables

Random processes

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment20% Examination Weight80%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Peebles: 2002, Probability, Random Variables, and Random Signal Principles, 4th, McGraw-Hill Education,
  • A. V. Oppenheim and A.S. Willsky: 2013, Signals and Systems, 2, Pearson Education, Limited,
  • V Krishnan: 2006, Probability and Random Processes, John Wiley and Sons,
Other Resources

None
Programme or List of Programmes
ECEBEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
ECSAStudy Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAOStudy Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
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